Vacation Rentals by Owner

Mike & Mary, Andover, Mn

Guest: Mike & Mary, Andover, MN (Andover, MN)
Date of Stay: 05/02/12 Review Submitted: 05/17/12

Staying the 1st 10 days of May, 2012, we were ever very pleased with this condo and its central location on Kauai. We were at all the best places to see without a lot of drive time. We could go to the east side or the west side within 30 minutes. Close to the best beaches on the south side with many places to dine and shop. Very relaxing and quite environment. Exceptionally clean and well groomed grounds. Large pool was a short walk across the grass and was close by as was the beach. Accommodations were exactly as pictured. Wired internet access was great and Cable TV had many channels. We definitely will be rebooking this condo in the future. Thank you, Gregg and Shelly

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

At home in paradise . . .

Guest: Walt and Shari (Northern Nevada)
Date of Stay: 02/06/12 Review Submitted: 03/21/12

Second time staying in this perfectly appointed condo. We enjoy the nearby golf and spa. Appreciated your recommendation to visit the Lawai International Center. Easy access to walking trails. Already saving for our next trip.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Exactly as advertised - steps from the beach!

Guest: Menlo Park Traveller (Menlo Park, Ca)
Date of Stay: 12/11/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

We found this unit to be exactly as advertised. It really IS steps away from the beach and in an amazing location. The landlord was very courteous and responsive, even calling me back to tell me exactly what items were in the kitchen ahead of my stop in Lihui to buy provisions. There is also an ocean view from the living room area, which you can't see from the photos. We would highly recommend this unit and will absolutely return and rent it again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Week in Paradise

Guest: Peter H.
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

We had a wonderful week at Poipu Sands. The Condo is just as described at the web site. We enjoyed 7 days of sunshine and temps in the 80s and got to see most all of the island attractions - which are most all nature and not bricks and mortar. From warm beaches, to double waterfalls, to deep canyons, to amazing seascapes, to a lighthouse, and wonderful eating - it could not be beat for a our first visit to the Hawaiian Islands! Don't worry about the weather - if there are showers to the East there is sunshine to the West! Our best meal was lunch at the Kilohana Plantation which has a very reasonably priced menu for the mid-day meal. Drive all over the Island and you will discover wonderful views and adventures to keep you busy for a week. The Luau at the Hyatt is excellent - we did that our last night! Aloha!

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a good find

Guest: William (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 09/27/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

Need I say more? look at all the 5 star reviews, all truthful. The renting of this unit goes smoothly, the owners handle things well.They keep you well informed and have thought of everything to make your stay as convenient and comfortable as home. As stressful as traveling can be this place really allows you to unwind. The location is ideal, with the road system everything is just minutes away, a fine beach and groceries etc. You are just steps away from where you park your car from your ground floor front door. The grounds are very well maintained as well as the pool area. Wonderful view from your patio, along with being peaceful. My spouse was very relaxed and comfortable there. We have rented from vbro before.This unit is as nice as the photos show, no surprises, just a great getaway. Thanks to the Bays for sharing a little bit of heaven with us.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

August 2011 Anniversary Trip

Guest: David H.
Date of Stay: 08/24/11 Review Submitted: 09/09/11

The condo was as described in the literature. It is very close to the ocean, you can constantly hear the magnificent surf. It is well maintained and very easy to contact the owners. It is right next to the Grand Hyatt property with all its amenities. The sea turtles have a buffet table set up in front of the condo. We saw up to nine turtles at once. You can have as little or as much activity as you want. Good walking, paved paths are convenient along the ocean.The location is absolutely great, near Poipu Point and Koloa, where you can get any supplies, meals, and beverages you want. Everything from Plantation Gardens restaurant to puka dogs or Bubba's burgers if you don't want to cook. The unit is very well furnished and supplied; buy your food and beverages and move in! We will recommend it to friends and hope to visit again ourselves.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Exceptional Vacation Spot

Guest: Rose M.
Date of Stay: 06/08/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

The condo was spotless when we arrived and had everything we needed for our two-week stay. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. Great swimming pool! We highly recommend taking advantage of all of the walking paths leading to the beaches and nearby restaurants. Kalapaki Joe's and Dondero's restaurants were two of our favorites and both are a short walk from the condo. If a calm, quiet, relaxing vacation is what you're looking for, this is the place to go. Would love to stay here again. Shelly and Greg, the owners, were quick to respond to any questions we had prior to our arrival. We had a wonderful experience.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best Location on Kauai

Guest: Mary H. (Connecticut / New England)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

We have just returned from our 6th trip to Kauai and wanted to say what a wonderful time we had at your place. Everything was perfect...the location, your descriptions, the amenities in the condo, and - of course - the weather! We will definitely be back...next year I hope! Mahalo for sharing your special place with us. And also, thanks for sending the security deposit back so quickly!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Central Location at a Reasonable price

Guest: Steve & Julia (Reno, Nevada)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

4/25 to 5/2 ~ We had a great time at this condo ~ It was central to everything that we needed for our initial week in Poipu. We were close to high end restaurants, bars, golf, gardens, hiking, snorkeling and beach walks. We found a private cove with a tree bench and watched the turtles every morning with our coffee. Very comfortable condo, great pool setting especially in the evening under the stars. The owners are great and we appreciated their prompt interaction. Would consider this location again. Steve & Julia

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful Condo

Guest: Craig and Pat (Alberta. Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/25/11

We had a lovely time in Kauai. Condo was exactly as described. Poipu Sands is a beautiful complex with a great pool and BBQ area. We loved the close proximity to the ocean and the sound of the waves hitting the rocks at night. Condo was very well equipped and had everything that we needed. We loved going for hikes early in the morning and spending the day at secluded beaches. Hiked to the cave where Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed and also saw the cottage where The Thorn Birds was filmed. Could watch the sun rise from our lanai early the morning and later in the day walk the path and see the beautiful sunsets. Spent lazy days just watching the surfers and cliff divers at the beach in front of the Hyatt Hotel. Will definitely return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Great place to stay!

Guest: Max and Warren (Two Harbors, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/17/11

This condo is a great place to stay! We had everything we needed, the condo was well kept and equipped and we especially appreciated the supplies for the beach - chairs, cooler, umbrellas and boogie boards! We loved the proximity to the beach and the walking trails, it made for some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We enjoyed the entire area of Poipu and would recommend staying here if you enjoy the sun and the beach and the laid back feeling of Kauai. The owners were easy to deal with and we would definitely return here if we have the opportunity to return to Kauai.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

This condo was one of the best things about our trip to Kauai!

Guest: Shannon (Oakdale, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

It was spacious, immaculate, comfortable and very charming. We had everything we needed to make this our best vacation ever! The people in the community were friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing. We enjoyed walking the beach every morning to see the gorgious sunrise. We could have not asked for a better location! The beach was spectacular. We even saw one of the endangered monk seals resting. We loved the excellent running paths. We ran past the golf course each morning and marveled at the beautiful views we encountered. We definitely will be back! We were so fortunate to have found the best place to stay on Kauai!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The place to be!

Guest: C&J (San Ramon, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/16/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

We enjoyed our first Kauai visit very much -- thanks in part to a great location and comfortable condo. You made our first "condo rental" experience easy and stress-free and we're happy to recommend it to anyone looking to do the same.

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Quite peaceful but wonderfully exciting!

Guest: jo (Lookout Mountain, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/27/10 Review Submitted: 10/10/10

We only had 4 days to enjoy Kauai and we tried to make to most of it. We headed North for snorkeling but found the best place just minutes from our condo at Poipu Sand Public Beach. We ate at Brennecke's Beach Broiler and thought the food and drinks were great. I had the special (a wrap and my husband had the fish and chips which he's still talking about)! I especially loved the trade winds in the evening as we sat on the lani and had a glass of wine. We ate one night at the Tide Water restaurant at the Hyatt and it was wonderful. We simply walked over and didn't have to worry about having that extra glass of wine. The lani gave us a wonderful view of the sunset and yes you guessed it another glass of wine! We took a sunset cruise with Blue Dolphin but beware the sea can be rough and we returned before the sun actually set! Maybe another company would give you a better experience. All in all we had a fantastic time and would love to return and stay at the Bay's condo. Thank you Shelley and Greg for having a wonderful place to rest and unwind! We loved it. And I really loved the large bathtub in the evenings! Mahalo many times over!!!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Condo!

Guest: Amanda (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10 Review Submitted: 10/19/10

We absolutely loved the condo and Kauai! Poipu Sands is a beautiful property in a perfect location. We loved the huge grassy lawn just steps from the patio and barbequed almost every night at one of the several gas grills available in the complex. The condo was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The kitchen was fully stocked for cooking, everything was well-labeled, and the overall space in the condo was perfect for two people. We also really appreciated the beach chairs and cooler that were available for use. We hope to come back in the near future!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A great place to stay at a great price!

Guest: Jay (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/09/10

We have visited Kauai many times over the years, and sometimes stayed at the Grand Hyatt as we found the location to be ideal. This trip we decided for the first time to rent your Poipu Sands condo next door to the hotel. We found it to be more spacious, private, and very comfortable (especially the bed). Also, your condo is very well appointed. And we sure saved a lot of money in the process. We spent ten terrific days on the island, and look forward to returning next year. Mahalo. >Jay & Sue

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: kulaiwi (Stamford, CT)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

We had a wonderful time at your condo. Everything was so thoughtfully arranged - right down to the labels on the switches - that we could settle right in. We’ve stayed in other places at Poipu Kai, but we’ve never before seen the sun rise over Makawehi Point right from our lanai. What a great location.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/17/09

This is a great rental property with professional, prompt, and super flexible ownership. The condo and complex is precisely as described. The location you literally cannot beat for the price anywhere we found on Kauai. If available, my recommendation is stop searching and book this one now.

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Guest: Neil & Cate Ormond (Clovis, California)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

Very comfortable, clean, quiet, and welcoming. Owners are accomodating with great attention to detail. Loved the experience. Great cable and Internet access. Loved it!

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Guest: Don & Kris Anderson (-)
Date of Stay: 06/18/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/09

This was our second trip to Poipu. The condo was just as described. It was also very quiet and soooo close to the ocean. Everything we needed or wanted was in the condo. We'll definitely return. It was the perfect place to stay in Poipu.

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Guest: Eric & Debra Brown (Bend, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/24/09 Review Submitted: 05/24/09

This is the first time that we have used VRBO. I was skeptical at first but found it to be a great way to rent a condo. The owner's posting is very accurate. This is our 3rd stay in Poipu and we found this location to be the best. We used the path that meanders through the complex to Poipu beach daily. Nice swimming pool. Loved the ocean sounds. Overall a very relaxing stay. May 7 - 22, 2009.

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Guest: Lee and Ann Stuart (Waldport, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 02/05/09 Review Submitted: 02/05/09

We felt completely at home during our stay, January 13-20, 2009. What a wonderfully comfortable place, warm, beautiful, and welcoming. We walked, swam; then we walked some more--especially in the evenings to glory in the sunsets. We were thrilled to see so many whales and turtles--and will invest in some much better quality binoculars for what we hope will be a return visit. Thank you very much.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/02/09 Review Submitted: 02/02/09

Dear Bays, Staying at your Condo was like reading a good book. At first we thought (HEY, THIS IS A NICE PLACE)but, the more we unwound the more we realized how REALLY great your place is. The bed is incredibly comfortable, the Condo's location is ideal with a warm and relaxed Island feel along with all the comforts of home. We already miss morning coffee on the Lanai and the sound of the ocean. We've made several trips to Kauai, and POIPU SANDS is now our favorite place to stay. We'll be back....MAHALO. Irene & Sam Seattle, Washington

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